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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve weather in October (Alaska, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in October? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -2°C at night. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in October falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 522 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with snow/rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve climate page with graphs.

 

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 522 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10

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